NFL
Shots in Chiefs parade after Super Bowl title
The Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade was marred by gunfire. photo
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Three days after the NFL triumph in Las Vegas, the Kansas City Chiefs are having a huge celebration at home. There are shots on the sidelines.
There is currently no official information on possible fatalities. Media reported at least one death. Police said two armed suspects were arrested.
TV images showed how the event site was evacuated. According to police, the shots were fired near the train station near a parking garage. It was unclear whether the crime was connected to the victory parade.
Mahomes and Co. were previously celebrated by thousands
The team around star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was loudly cheered by thousands of fans along a 3.22 kilometer route through Kansas City. Players and coaches traveled in a red double-decker bus. Since many schools remained closed for the day, there were also numerous children among the fans.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25:22 after overtime in Las Vegas on Sunday in an exciting National Football League final. The Chiefs had previously won the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1970, 2020 and 2023.
According to the media, superstar Taylor Swift did not accompany her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the parade and victory speeches, unlike on Sunday. As several portals consistently reported, the singer has already landed in Melbourne, Australia, where she is performing on Friday evening. In the run-up to the Super Bowl, Swift made headlines because she traveled from Tokyo especially for the game. According to the AP news agency, his mother Donna Kelce was seen at Kelce’s side at the parade.